Presented By: U-M College of Pharmacy
Safe Medication and Sharps Disposal Event
U-M College of Pharmacy Community Health and Engagement
U-M College of Pharmacy Community Health and Engagement
From hosting flu vaccine clinics to administering safe medication disposal events, our students actively participate in community service.
Event Information:
The University of Michigan Student-Run Free Clinic is hosting a free community event to promote the safe disposal of unused or expired medications and used sharps (needles, syringes, and lancets). Proper disposal helps protect the environment, reduce accidental poisoning, and prevent misuse of prescription drugs. Community members are encouraged to bring their medications and sharps for safe, responsible disposal.
Can’t make it? Consider these options.
Many of our local community pharmacies offer disposal kiosks where individuals can bring unwanted, unused, or expired medications for drop-off. Talk to your community pharmacist about what is accepted at their location.
Sometimes getting to the pharmacy can be a challenge. There are in-home medication disposal options available, such as DisposeRx and Deterra. These options both safely deactivate drugs, allowing individuals to dispose of medications without causing future environmental contamination.
Other Events:
Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) holds a medication disposal event each year in conjunction with the MPA and Michigan Pharmacy Political Action Council (PAC) Pharmacy Day at the Capitol event. The public is invited to safely dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications, including controlled substances. National DEA Drug Take Back Day, typically the last Saturday in October and April
150 Acts of Service
In celebration of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy’s 150th Anniversary, 150 Acts of Service is a Community Health and Engagement (CHE) campaign dedicated to strengthening our communities through meaningful, hands-on service.
From hosting flu vaccine clinics to administering safe medication disposal events, our students actively participate in community service.
Event Information:
The University of Michigan Student-Run Free Clinic is hosting a free community event to promote the safe disposal of unused or expired medications and used sharps (needles, syringes, and lancets). Proper disposal helps protect the environment, reduce accidental poisoning, and prevent misuse of prescription drugs. Community members are encouraged to bring their medications and sharps for safe, responsible disposal.
Can’t make it? Consider these options.
Many of our local community pharmacies offer disposal kiosks where individuals can bring unwanted, unused, or expired medications for drop-off. Talk to your community pharmacist about what is accepted at their location.
Sometimes getting to the pharmacy can be a challenge. There are in-home medication disposal options available, such as DisposeRx and Deterra. These options both safely deactivate drugs, allowing individuals to dispose of medications without causing future environmental contamination.
Other Events:
Michigan Pharmacists Association (MPA) holds a medication disposal event each year in conjunction with the MPA and Michigan Pharmacy Political Action Council (PAC) Pharmacy Day at the Capitol event. The public is invited to safely dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medications, including controlled substances. National DEA Drug Take Back Day, typically the last Saturday in October and April
150 Acts of Service
In celebration of the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy’s 150th Anniversary, 150 Acts of Service is a Community Health and Engagement (CHE) campaign dedicated to strengthening our communities through meaningful, hands-on service.
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